Symptoms Of Down Syndrome

Physical Symptoms:
-Enlarged Tongue
-Flat Facial Profile
-Upward Slant To Eyes
-Small Ears
-Single Crease Across Center Of Palms
-Babies can be "floppy" with loose joints and low muscle tone
-Are slower growing than peers
Medical Symptoms:
-50% have congenital heart defects and are more likely to develop pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs)
-50% also have a problem with hearing (due to fluid build-up) and vision (due to lazy-eye, and near- or farsightedness)
-DS children also can have thyroid problems, intestinal abnormalities, seizure disorders, respiratory problems, obesity, an increased susceptibility to infection, and a higher risk of childhood leukemia